As the 2026 rainy season approaches, flood mitigation efforts are intensifying across Penal/Debe through a joint initiative between the Penal/Debe Regional Corporation and WASA.
Chairman Gowtam Maharaj joins Virmala to discuss the ongoing de-silting programme, the use of high-pressure vacuum technology to clear underground drains, and the strategies being implemented to reduce the risk of flooding in vulnerable communities. The conversation also explores the impact of spring tides, illegal dumping, and the economic challenges caused by recurring floods across South Trinidad.